Epidemiologic aspects on low-back pain in industry.

ANDERSSON, GUNNAR B. J.

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Epidemiologic aspects on low-back pain in industry.

ANDERSSON, GUNNAR B. J.·1981·Spine

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The role of epidemiology with respect to back pain in industry is to clarify the natural history and clinical course of the pain and to identify workplace factors and individual factors of importance. On the basis of knowledge obtained through epidemiologic research, preventive measures can be instituted and risk factors eliminated. This paper reviews epidemiological data accumulated over the past 30 years. The impact of back conditions on industry is emphasized.

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Authors: ANDERSSON, G. B. J.
Affiliations: Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
Corresponding author: ANDERSSON, GUNNAR B. J.
ORCID: ANDERSSON, GUNNAR B. J.
Venue: Spine
Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Published: 1981-01
Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Pages: 53-60
ISSN: 0362-2436 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1097/00007632-198101000-00013
OpenAlex: W2052275571
Cited by: 558
References: 0
Citations by year: 2025: 2 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 1 · 2021: 8 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 7 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 3 · 2015: 9 · 2014: 17 · 2013: 11 · 2012: 10
FWCI: 2.88
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Spine (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
Health Sciences › Medicine › Orthopedics and Sports Medicine › Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Keywords: low back pain, occupational back pain, occupational risk factors, individual risk factors, clinical course, prevention, industrial workers
MeSH terms: Adult, Age Factors, Back Pain, Physical Exertion, Female, Humans, Male, Movement, Occupational Diseases, Posture, Sex Factors, Work

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